Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Title: “Revolutionizing Phototherapy with Hypoxia-Reversing Photothermal/ Photodynamic Nanoparticles-Laden In Situ Gel for Non-Invasive Tumor Ablation in Oral Cancer” under the supervision of Prof. Swati Biswas.
Scope of Work:
- Synthesis of Polymers
- Characterization of physicochemical parameters
- Determination of anticancer therapeutic effects in in vitro assay systems
- Validation of in vitro results in in vivo animal models of tumor-bearing mice
Essential Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (First-class with GPAT qualification), preferably in Pharmaceutics from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification:
- GATE/NET/GPAT qualification with prior experience in nanoformulations, mammalian cell cultures, and in vivo experiments.
- Strong interest in learning new techniques
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is highly desirable.
Fellowship:
- Rs 56,000/- per month for the first two years
- Rs 63,000/- per month afterward till the end of the project for NET/GATE/GPAT qualified candidates.
Place of Work: BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad
Application Process: Please apply with a CV and Cover letter (showing alignment and justification with the roles/responsibilities/requirements) using the provided application link. Preliminary shortlisting will be based on a resume or telephonic/audio-visual interview within a week of the last date of application. The final interview will be conducted offline, and only the selected candidate will be informed through e-mail.
Deadline for Application: 7th August 2024
Date of Interview: 10th August 2024
To apply or for more information, please visit the official job posting link or the BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus website.